Why You Should Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn This Summer

14July 2025

When it comes to lawn care, simple changes can lead to big improvements—and leaving your grass clippings after mowing is one of the easiest ways to enhance your lawn’s health naturally.

At QuietCare Landscaping, we promote mulching grass clippings as part of our eco-conscious, battery-powered mowing service in Bergen County, including Midland Park, Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and nearby towns. Here’s why it matters—and why it works.

What Is Mulching (a.k.a. Grasscycling)?

Mulching your clippings—also known as grasscycling—means leaving them on the lawn instead of bagging or raking them up. When cut into fine pieces by a sharp, mulching mower, clippings break down quickly, returning valuable nutrients and moisture back into the soil.

✅ Benefits of Mulching Grass Clippings

1. Feeds Your Lawn Naturally
Grass clippings contain about 4% nitrogen, plus phosphorus and potassium—key nutrients that support healthy, green turf. This can reduce or eliminate the need for synthetic fertilizers.

2. Improves Soil Structure and Moisture Retention
Clippings help retain soil moisture during dry, hot weather—critical for summer lawn survival.

3. Saves Time and Labor
No more stopping to empty bags or hauling clippings to the curb. Just mow and go.

4. Reduces Waste
Clippings make up a major portion of summer yard waste. Grasscycling is an eco-conscious way to reduce your household’s green waste.

5. Protects Against Heat Stress
A light mulch layer shields soil from direct sunlight, helping cool the root zone and reduce evaporation.

QuietCare Pro Tip:

Use a mulching mower with sharp blades and mow regularly—only removing about 1/3 of the grass blade at a time. This ensures clippings are small enough to break down quickly without smothering the grass.

Local Tip for Bergen County Lawns

In areas like Wyckoff and Ridgewood, cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and fescue thrive with consistent mowing and light mulching. Just make sure to mow when the lawn is dry and only remove 1/3 of the grass blade height at a time. This keeps clippings short enough to decompose quickly and evenly.

Want a Greener Lawn With Less Effort?

Mulching is just one way QuietCare Landscaping helps homeowners in Bergen County care for their lawns more naturally and efficiently. With quiet, battery-powered equipment, expert local knowledge, and a commitment to sustainability, we make lawn care easier—and better—for you.

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Contact Info

Business Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Service Area: Midland Park, Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and all of Bergen County, NJ